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I also assume you are asking about a "personal injury" case rather than a workers' compensation case. What a person is entitled to in a personal injury case is different than under workers' compensation. Assuming that the person or company that caused your foor injury is 100% at fault, you are entitled to be "compensated" or "made whole" for your injuries and damages. There is no "magic formula" to determine the value of a case. Each case is different and dependent on its own facts. There are a number of different factors that determine how much money you are entitled to, including, but not limited to: whether an injury is permanent; how the injury affected you while you recovering; medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering; and inconvenience. If an injury is permanent, you are entitled to money, if applicable, for these items in the future as well. You calculate future damages ("money") based on projections/ esimates and your life expectancy. I cannot answer your question "How much should I ask for a personal injury case for a broken foot?" as I do not have enough information to even provide a general range of values I would suggest contacting a personal injury attorney to discuss your case. Most offer a free initial consultation and you can get more information about the value of your case. DISCLAIMER: This response should be considered general in nature, for information purposes only and should be used only as a starting point for addressing legal questions and issues. It is based on the limited information provided and, in some instances, makes certain assumptions. It is intended only for cases involving Nebraska and Nebraska law and is not applicable to any other state or jurisdiction. The author does not warrant the accuracy or validity of the information contained within this response, and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. In addition, this response is not a substitute for professional legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor should it be considered a solicitation for additional legal advice or legal representation. If you ignore this warning and convey confidential information in a private message or comment, there is no duty to keep that information confidential or forego representation adverse to your interests. You should seek the advice of a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction to fully discuss your case. You should be aware that there are Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) as well as other requirements and/or limitations that limit the time you have to file any potential claims you may have. This response may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under any and all applicable laws and ethical rules. The listing of any area of practice that the author practices in does not indicate any certification or expertise therein, nor does it represent that the quality of legal services to be performed would be greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. It is merely an indication by the author of areas of law in which he practices. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Readers are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.

You can sue, but whether you win is the real question. Were the steps defective? Did they fail to comply with code? Was there ice on the steps for 2 days? If so, you might have a case. If you just weren't paying attention, then probably not.

I do not handle child custody cases so I cannot provide any comments about that case. There is also insufficient information for me to speculate whether your attorney committed malpractice in the child custody case. As to your question, "What should I do if I paid my attorney who didn't do anything on the case and is asking for more, which I didn't agreed upon in the first place?" there are a couple of things you can do. You are free to discharge your attorney for any reason you want. If a lawsuit is on file, the attorney would have to ask the judge to be permitted to withdraw from your case. Judges routinely grant this request. Depending on the fee agreement, discussed below, he or she may be entitled to be reimbursed his or her costs and expenses as well as fee based on the time spent working on your case. Either before or after discharging your current attorney you can hire a new attorney to represent you. As to how much you owe your attorney, either now or if you discharge him, that would depend on the written agreement you actually signed when you hired him plus any additional documents regarding the attorney's fee. I would not pay money you do not rightfully owe. If you believe that your attorney forged or falsified documents you should contact Nebraska's Counsel for Discipline and report it. They will investigate and can determine what fee, if any, your attorney is entitled to, as well as whether your attorney has committed any ethical violations. If he has, he can be sanctioned.